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Horizon
Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Network:
- BBC Two
Episode guide
Seasons
1979
Episodes
Episode 1
The Forever Fuel
1979-02-26 · 60mHorizon presents an investigation into the potential and problems of using hydrogen as an alternative to existing fuels.
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In Search of Pegasus
1979-03-05 · 60mIn this program, Horizon looks at the effort and money spent on the horse to produce the perfect specimen.
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The Keys of Paradise
1979-03-12 · 60mHorizon follows the discovery of a chemical in the brain which has morphine-like properties.
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Sweet Solutions
1979-03-19 · 60mHorizon presents the history and research into the uses of sugar.
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Bronze Age Blast-Off
1979-03-26 · 60mIn this documentary by Horizon, you are shown a revolution in archaeological dating has shown that metal technology was invented in Europe.
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The Real Bionic Man
1979-04-02 · 60mHorizon explores the current state of research into the development of artificial replacements for various parts of the body.
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A Mediterranean Prospect
1979-04-09 · 60mHorizon reports about the attempts to bring about cooperation between the Mediterranean countries to combat pollution of their seas.
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Elements of Risk
1979-04-23 · 60mIn this episode, Horizon looks at Britain's methods and plans for nuclear waste management and disposal of the fuel elements.
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Mr. Ludwig's Tropical Dreamland
1979-04-30 · 60mHorizon presents a documentary that shows how part of the Amazon river area around the Rio Jari was developed with rice and forestry.
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Where Nothing Happens Twice
1979-05-07 · 60mThis is a Horizon documentary about Liam Hudson, noted psychologist at Brunel University as he challenges modern psychologists.
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Journey Through the Human Body
1979-05-14 · 60mHorizon examines the work of Dr. Lennart Nilsson who has filmed the complete arterial system of the human body.
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The Fight to Be Male
1979-05-21 · 60mThis episode of Horizon looks at the recent scientific research into how humans become male or female.
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The Robots Are Coming
1979-05-28 · 60mThis Horizon documentary is about the increasing use of robots in industry, and the robot's abilities and weaknesses.
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Mexican Oil Dance
1979-09-24 · 60mHorizon explores the effect of the Mexican oil boom on the country itself and world energy situation.
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Tracks on the Oregon Trail
1979-10-01 · 60mHorizon investigates the environmental protection program going on in the state of Oregon in the USA. Oregon is the first state to clean up it's environment.
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The Race to Reshape Cars
1979-10-08 · 60mIn this episode, Horizon reports on the need to consider more aerodynamic designs for cars to improve fuel economy.
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Dragnet for Diabetes
1979-10-15 · 60mHorizon presents a report on the research into diabetes to determine its causes, controlling measures, and the prevention of complications.
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The Lost Waters of the Nile
1979-10-22 · 60mHorizon takes a trip down the Jonglei Canal which is under construction in Sudan and reports on the changes the new canal will bring to the country, and the rest of the world.
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Survival of the Fastest
1979-10-29 · 60mThis Horizon documentary describes the complete history and design of motorcycles which have significantly evolved over the past 80 years.
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A Touch of Sensitivity
1979-11-05 · 60mThis report by Horizon is about current research into the physical and psychological effects of touch, and the effects of touch deprivation.
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A Treasury of Trees
1979-11-12 · 60mHorizon investigates how the British landscape is changing its appearance with native trees being replaced by imported species.
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Darkness Visible
1979-11-19 · 60mHorizon examines the development of the relatively new science of x-ray astronomy.
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Uranium Goes Critical
1979-12-03 · 60mThis Horizon episode is all about Uranium; its history, the use of uranium for nuclear energy, the dangers of uranium, and the scarcity of the mineral.
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The Fat in the Fire
1979-12-10 · 60mHorizon explores current research into the causes and cure for obesity.
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Decade
1979-12-17 · 60mIn this episode by Horizon, G. R. Taylor presents his personal view of science based on previous Horizon episode clips from the 1970's.
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